Ritual is a five-piece Latin metal band founded in 2011. The Members are very Young Boys. The band's influences are: Iron Maiden, Slayer, Megadeth, Sepultura, Anthrax, Exodus, Ill Niño and many more. Ritual plays a Mixing Between Thrash, Heavy and Speed Metal with Regional Elements of Latin America.



MEMBERS:

Cristan Duster - Vocals
Age: 18. Cristian was Born in Guatemala and Moved to Los Angeles at age 7. He began playing in a Thrash Metal Band as the Bass Player, but then he began singing and he formed Ritual this year. Influences: Joey Belladonna, Bruce Dickinson, Ronnie James Dio, Tom Araya.

Max Bidge - Guitars
Age: 19. Max was Born in Costa Rica and Moved to Los Angeles at age 11. He began playing the guitar at age 8 and he joined a Death Metal Band in Los Angeles at age 14. He Recorded 4 demos with the band but he Left the band due to Problems with its Frontman. He met Cristian in 2009 and in 2011 they formed the band, Ritual. Influences: Michael Amott, Peter Tagtgren, Jeff Loomis, Michael Wiekath, Devin Townsend, Kai Hansen.

Mike Martins - Guitars
Age: 21. Mike was Born in Mexico and Moved to Texas at age 15. He formed a Classic Metal band in Texas, and them played some live shows and Recorded a Demo. In 2010, he left the band to enter Ritual. Influences: Glenn Tipton, Adrian Smith, Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, Chris Broderick, Michael Weikath.

Daniel Napoli - Bass
Age: 20. Dani was Born in Argentina and Moved to Los Angeles at age 18. He played with some Metal Bands in Argentina and he went to the United States to study, there he knew Max Bidge and he told Diego to play in Ritual, and here he is. Influences: Steve Harris, Geezer Butler, John Myung.

Tom Rodriguez - Drums & Percussion
Age: 17. Tom was Born in Mexico and Moved to Nashville at age 10. Then He moved to Los Angeles to find a Metal Band Looking for a Drummer, he found Cristian and he Joined Ritual. Influences: Scott Travis, Matt Sorum, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Paul, Uli Kusch, Nick Menza, Mike Terrana.



RELEASES:

Ritual haven't released any album or single yet. The Upcoming Debut Album will be coming soon!

Edited by user 16 January 2011 01:19:47(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Max: Thank You Hannah :)